Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
and said: Listen for the sound of the ram’s horn.
But they protested, “We won’t listen!”
New American Standard Bible
‘Listen to the sound of the trumpet!’
But they said, ‘We will not listen.’
King James Version
Also I set watchmen over you, saying, Hearken to the sound of the trumpet. But they said, We will not hearken.
International Standard Version
I appointed watchmen over you. Listen for the sound of the trumpet. But they said, "We won't listen!'
A Conservative Version
And I set watchmen over you, [saying], Hearken to the sound of the trumpet. But they said, We will not hearken.
American Standard Version
And I set watchmen over you,'saying , Hearken to the sound of the trumpet; but they said, We will not hearken.
Amplified
“I have set watchmen (prophets) over you,
Saying, ‘Listen and pay attention to the [warning] sound of the trumpet!’
But they said, ‘We will not listen.’
Bible in Basic English
And I put watchmen over you, saying, Give attention to the sound of the horn; but they said, We will not give attention.
Darby Translation
Also I have set watchmen over you: Hearken ye to the sound of the trumpet. But they said, We will not hearken.
Julia Smith Translation
And I set up watchers over you, Attend ye to the voice of the trumpet And they will say, We will not attend.
King James 2000
Also I set watchmen over you, saying, Hearken to the sound of the trumpet. But they said, We will not hearken.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And I raised up watchmen over you: 'Listen attentively to [the] sound of a horn.' But they said, 'We will not listen attentively.'
Modern King James verseion
Also I set watchmen over you, saying, Listen to the sound of the ram's horn. But they said, We will not listen.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And I will set watchmen over you, and therefore take heed unto the voice of the trumpet. But they say, 'We will not take heed.'
NET Bible
The Lord said, "I appointed prophets as watchmen to warn you, saying: 'Pay attention to the warning sound of the trumpet!'" But they said, "We will not pay attention!"
New Heart English Bible
"I set watchmen over you, saying, 'Listen to the sound of the trumpet.'" But they said, "We will not listen."
The Emphasized Bible
Therefore will I raise up over you, watchmen, Give ye heed to the sound of a horn, - But they said, We will not give heed!
Webster
Also I set watchmen over you, saying, Hearken to the sound of the trumpet. But they said, We will not hearken.
World English Bible
I set watchmen over you, saying, 'Listen to the sound of the trumpet!' But they said, 'We will not listen!'
Youngs Literal Translation
And I have raised up for you watchmen, Attend ye to the voice of the trumpet. And they say, 'We do not attend.'
Themes
Leaders » Preaching » Spiritual watchmen
Ministers » Work of preaching » Spiritual watchmen
Rejection » The reward for rejecting the lord
Religious » Support of unfaithful » Spiritual watchmen
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Jeremiah 6:17
Verse Info
Context Readings
An Invasion From The North
16
This is what the Lord says:
Ask about the ancient paths:
Which is the way to what is good?
Then take it
and find rest for yourselves.
But they protested, “We won’t!”
and said: Listen for the sound of the ram’s horn.
But they protested, “We won’t listen!”
and you witnesses,
learn what the charge is against them.
Names
Cross References
Jeremiah 25:4
The Lord sent all His servants the prophets to you time and time again,
Isaiah 21:11
An oracle
“Watchman, what is left of the night?
Watchman, what is left of the night?”
Isaiah 58:1
Raise your voice like a trumpet.
Tell My people their transgression
and the house of Jacob their sins.
Isaiah 56:10
they know nothing;
all of them are mute dogs,
they cannot bark;
they dream, lie down,
and love to sleep.
Habakkuk 2:1
and station myself on the lookout tower.
I will watch to see what He will say to me
and what I should
Zechariah 7:11
But they refused to pay attention
Ezekiel 3:17-21
“Son of man, I have made you a watchman over the house of Israel.
Ezekiel 33:2-9
“Son of man, speak to your people and tell them: Suppose I bring the sword against a land, and the people of that land select a man from among them, appointing him as their watchman,
Hosea 8:1
One like an eagle comes
against the house of the Lord,
because they transgress My covenant
and rebel against My law.
Amos 3:6-8
aren’t people afraid?
If a disaster
hasn’t the Lord done it?
Acts 20:27-31
for I did not shrink back from declaring to you the whole plan of God.
Hebrews 13:17
Obey your leaders